Assistant Executive Director

Can you be a real, true friend? Is it your nature to be open, listen deeply, know your heart, respond genuinely, and care as only a real friend cares? If so, we want to meet you.

Cedarhurst, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a full-time Assistant Executive Director at our Cedarhurst of Topeka community. 

As an Assistant Executive Director, you will have to opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily!  You will be responsible for assisting the Executive Director in strategic planning, driving profitability and being accountable for all operations and programs.

As an Assistant Executive Director, working with the Executive Director, you will impact the lives of our residents by –  

• Assist in the administration, selection, employment, discipline, and discharge of all personnel in accordance with administrative policy
• Coordinate training for new and existing employees
• Maintain employee timecards and submit payroll to HR, and maintain other employment records as necessary
• Perform management duties in the absence of the Executive Director
• Oversee the functions of the business office including assisting with marketing functions, conducting community tours, coordinate billing, accounts receivable and payable processing, and making bank deposits
• Participate in planning and implementing strategies established for the efficient and effective operation of the community
• Post ledgers, balance and reconcile individual resident accounts
• Ensure efficient operations and compliance with the financial goals established in the approved budget
• Assist in development of Operating and Capital Expenditure Budget for the community
• Serve as principal telephone and office receptionist as necessary during business hours
• Maintain and safeguard the property of the community in accordance with accepted policies
• Exercise sound fiduciary responsibility while adhering strictly to established policies and procedures of the organization
• Cooperate to the fullest extent possible with all municipal, county, state, and federal agencies, departments, bureaus, and commissions which maintain or exercise any regulatory authority over the community to include Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness policies and procedures
• Pursue a personal program of continuing education in all relevant aspects of the senior living industry as determined appropriate by management
• Participate in all staff activities designed to develop teamwork, unity and promote morale
• Other duties as assigned

To become an Assistant Executive Director, you will need –

• Two (2) years of experience in a senior care community with proven leadership and organizational skills, state required license/certification for operating an Assisted Living/Memory Care community is desired.
• Proven ability to assist with managing four to five (4-10) subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of approximately 30-100 employees in the areas of Housekeeping, Wellness, Life Enrichment, Sales, Dining, Maintenance, and Office.
• Demonstrates competence in the area of regulatory compliance and ensures that the property stays in regulatory compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Proven experience in leadership, development, and retention of staff.
• Passion for working with older adults.
• Great customer service.
• Servant leadership.
• Ability to work well with others, communicate clearly and take direction from management, as well as to take initiative and go above and beyond to meet resident needs.
• Flexibility and the ability to work weekends, as needed. Be on call at all times.
• Ability to meet all physical demands of the position which includes, but is not limited to, seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching/kneeling or crawling, as well as the ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs independently and up to 100lbs with assistance
• Proficiency in computer applications such as: Microsoft Office, Prism, Kronos, Yardi, electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Must have experience with accounting functions, such as A/P, A/R, posting ledgers, balancing, and reconciling accounts.
• Experience with processing new hire information & payroll, basic human resources experience is preferred

When considering a career with Cedarhurst, please understand that –

• Our core values describe our expectation that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful and Approachable – and in every way a real, true friend of those we serve.
• To be a Cedarhurst team member means you’re devoted to doing The Friend’s Work: In your every effort, you reassure, energize, and inspire older adults in Cedarhurst.
• Cedarhurst believes that its team is its greatest asset.  For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities.
• Cedarhurst believes in promoting from within.  We seek team members who wish to grow with us. 
• Cedarhurst offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service).
• Cedarhurst considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory COVID-19 vaccine program, participating in testing requirements (COVID-19 and TB) and using designated PPE when required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.